Ingmar Bergman books in order
Swedish director and screenwriter
- Lived
- 1918–2007
- Country
- Sweden
- Books
- 19
Ingmar Bergman published 4 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 9 plays and 4 other books, beginning with The Magic Lantern (1987).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ingmar Bergman
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The Magic Lantern
Ingmar Bergman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
The Marriage Scenarios (1983)
Images (1990)
The Best Intentions (1993)
Private Confessions (1997)
Short story collections in order
Four Stories (1976)
Non-fiction in order
The Magic Lantern (1987)
Plays in order
Wild Strawberries (1957)
The Seventh Seal (1968)
Three Films by Ingmar Bergman (Through A Glass Darkly, Winter Light, The Silence) (1969)
Persona and Shame (1972)
Scenes from a Marriage (1973)
Face to Face (1976)
The Serpent's Egg (1976)
From the Life of the Marionettes (1980)
Fanny and Alexander (1982)
Other books in order
Autumn Sonata (1978)
Film & Dreams (1981)
Talking with Ingmar Bergman (1983)
Sunday's Children (1993)
About Ingmar Bergman
Ernst Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish filmmaker and theatre director. He is considered one of the greatest and most important filmmakers in the history of cinema, most notably as a prominent figure of both European film industry and Swedish cinema. His films have been described as "profoundly personal meditations into the myriad struggles facing the psyche and the soul."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ingmar Bergman FAQ
- How many books has Ingmar Bergman written?
- Ingmar Bergman published 4 novels, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 9 plays and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ingmar Bergman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Magic Lantern.
- What is Ingmar Bergman's last book?
- Private Confessions (1997).
- What is Ingmar Bergman's most famous book?
- The Magic Lantern (1987) is Ingmar Bergman's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.